(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) Solicitation Number: ACQ-25-H39
Please provide the full solicitation number on all submitted packages.
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03, DFARS Change 01/17/2025, and DAFFARS 2024-1016.
(iv) THIS REQUIREMENT IS: 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.
NAICS Code: 334118 – Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
Size Standard: 1,000 employees
(v) CLIN Structure:
- CLIN 0001 – Part Number MS4-CFG (19773) – Juniper Systems Mesa 4 Configurator – Windows 11 RFID Handheld Reader, Qty: 5 EA. Configuration includes:
- Main Board: P/N 31217, 128GB SSD, 8GB RAM
- RFID/Barcode: P/N 31223, N.A. High-Power RFID Reader, Barcode Scanner
- I/O Ports: P/N 31238, Standard IO – USB-C, USB-A, Power
- Camera: P/N 28497, No Cameras Installed
- Wireless Modules: P/N 31229 Wi-Fi 6E (disabled); Bluetooth v5.3 (disabled)
- Cellular: No cellular capability installed
- Keypad: P/N 31231, Portrait Keypad
- Power: P/N 31242, Built-in Battery with Hot-Swap capability
- AC Adapter: P/N 32247, 30W AC Power Supply Kit
- Protective Housing: P/N 31233, Juniper Systems Orange Bumpers
Note: Per Air Force cybersecurity policy, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions are permanently disabled prior to delivery.
(vi) Description of Requirement:
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Edwards AFB, CA, requires the purchase of five (5) Juniper Systems Mesa 4 RFID Handheld Readers (Part Number MS4-CFG, P/N 19773) in the configuration detailed under CLIN 0001. This configuration is the only device that meets the Air Force’s mandatory Windows 11 operating system requirement and security standards for the permanent disablement of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities. The unit must integrate seamlessly with existing Air Force mission applications and meet MIL-STD ruggedization standards for field operations.
Market research confirmed that Juniper Systems is the sole OEM for the Mesa 4 RFID handheld reader. Only authorized Juniper Systems small business resellers are eligible to quote. RFQs posted on NASA SEWP and GSA eBuy produced no responses due to OEM vendor authorization restrictions.
(vii) Delivery:
FOB Destination – Edwards AFB, CA
Required Delivery: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
(viii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) applies to this acquisition. All provisions and clauses can be accessed at: https://www.acquisition.gov/
ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1:
Offerors shall include the following with their quotation:
- UEI Number
- TIN Number
- CAGE Code
- Contractor Name
- Payment Terms (Net 30 or discount)
- Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email)
- FOB Terms (Destination)
- Warranty Information
- Date Offer Expires
- Estimated Delivery Lead Time
- Completed FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (or confirmation they are current in SAM.gov)
(ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) applies to this acquisition.
ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2:
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. To be considered technically acceptable, the offeror must:
- Be an authorized Juniper Systems small business reseller.
- Quote the exact brand name/model as listed in the CLINs.
(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with their offer, or confirm completion in SAM.gov.
(xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) applies to this acquisition.
(xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2024) applies to this acquisition, along with applicable clauses identified in the attached SF 1449.
(xiii) Additional Contract Requirements:
This is a brand name acquisition in accordance with FAR 11.105. The redacted Sole Source Justification (SSJ) is attached.
(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS): N/A
(xv) Quote Submission Information:
- Quotes Due: 21 August 2025 at 3:00 AM EST
- Submit To: Josiah Broadway at josiah.broadway@us.af.mil and Austen Siegler at austen.siegler.1@us.af.mil
- Questions Due: 20 August 2025 at 10:00 AM PST. All questions must be submitted in writing via email to the POCs above.